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Bulawayo Adopts Boreholes and Water Kiosks to Ease Ongoing Crisis
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BULAWAYO – As the city continues to grapple with a deepening water crisis, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has turned to boreholes and water kiosks as key alternative sources to meet residents’ needs.
According to the latest council minutes, the Director of Water and Sanitation reported that Bulawayo currently has 485 community boreholes. In September 2025, 10 borehole breakdowns were recorded, with a cumulative backlog of 22. Six boreholes were repaired during the same period.
The city also operates 25 water kiosks in residential areas and 22 within institutions. Some kiosks are connected to the municipal supply, while others rely on water ferried by bowsers. However, the council noted logistical challenges due to limited tanker resources.
“The city operated a fleet of seven water bowsers; however, in September only four were functional following repairs,” the minutes stated.
Despite these constraints, officials expressed optimism that improved availability of bowsers would enhance the city’s ability to respond to urgent needs, including supplying water for funeral services and reaching high-lying suburbs that struggle to access water through the reticulation system.
The move reflects BCC’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of water shortages and ensure basic access for affected communities.
According to the latest council minutes, the Director of Water and Sanitation reported that Bulawayo currently has 485 community boreholes. In September 2025, 10 borehole breakdowns were recorded, with a cumulative backlog of 22. Six boreholes were repaired during the same period.
The city also operates 25 water kiosks in residential areas and 22 within institutions. Some kiosks are connected to the municipal supply, while others rely on water ferried by bowsers. However, the council noted logistical challenges due to limited tanker resources.
“The city operated a fleet of seven water bowsers; however, in September only four were functional following repairs,” the minutes stated.
Despite these constraints, officials expressed optimism that improved availability of bowsers would enhance the city’s ability to respond to urgent needs, including supplying water for funeral services and reaching high-lying suburbs that struggle to access water through the reticulation system.
The move reflects BCC’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of water shortages and ensure basic access for affected communities.
Source - Byo24news
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